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xroflmao

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A nurse has reviewed a study on the use of signs, symptoms, and blood tests to diagnose acute sinus infections and has concluded that the study was of high quality. Which of the following criteria best describe the quality of a research study?
 
  A) The degree to which the findings are corroborated by other similar studies
  B) The degree to which the study has the ability to improve patient outcomes
  C) The degree to which the study was designed to minimize biases
  D) The degree to which the study cohort reflects the demographics of the nurse's patient population

Question 2

After formulating a clinical question, a nurse has proceeded to search for evidence for ways to foster restful sleep in patients who are receiving care in the intensive care unit (ICU).
 
  The nurse has identified a relevant meta-analysis in an electronic database. What will this source of evidence consist of?
  A) A statistical summary of the results from several different studies
  B) An examination of the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of the issue
  C) An interdisciplinary analysis of the clinical question
  D) A qualitative study of different interventions related to the clinical question


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kswal303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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